Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, recently addressed the controversy surrounding the company’s Gemini AI image-generation debacle. The AI assistant faced criticism for its failure to generate images of white people accurately and for depicting historical figures with incorrect ethnicities and genders, such as Asian Nazis and Black founding fathers.

In a candid interview with Bloomberg, Pichai admitted that Google ‘overapplied’ its AI technology in an effort to cater to a diverse global user base. He acknowledged that the company’s good intentions had led to unintended consequences.

Following public outcry, Google took swift action by temporarily disabling Gemini’s ability to create AI-generated images of people. Despite ongoing efforts to rectify the issue, the feature remains unavailable, with Gemini informing users that improvements are underway.

While Google DeepMind CEO had initially indicated a timeline for the image generator’s return, no specific date has been provided for its reimplementation. The company continues to work on enhancing Gemini’s capabilities to ensure accurate and inclusive image generation.

Aside from the AI image-generation problem, Gemini’s chatbot functionality has also come under scrutiny. Users have raised concerns about the chatbot’s insertion of unnecessary terms like ‘diverse’ in responses, as well as its stance on promoting certain topics.

Google’s commitment to addressing these issues and upholding high standards in AI technology reflects the company’s dedication to providing users with reliable and inclusive services. As Google navigates the complexities of AI development, transparency and accountability remain key priorities for the tech giant.